25 Muhunoa West Rd, Ohau, Horowhenua, Manawatu / Whanganui

Presenting our lifestyle villa, for the first time on the market. We relocated our family home here in 1998, and lovingly restored it to above its former condition, culminating in a home restoration award.

Set on approx 2 acres of grounds, it is hidden behind a stand of mature totara trees, surrounded by landscaped gardens, 3 paddocks, and a huge high stud garage/workshop (with mezzanine office/ possible sleep out space). Bordering on Ohau vineyard west blocks. This home represents so many possibilities in terms of lifestyle, semi rural living or a home based occupation.

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The original 133sqm home was built circa 1910. It features rimu floors and doors, genuine lead light crafted windows, high stud ceilings and light airy rooms. Full on Villa character.

Fully re-piled, re-roofed. re-plumbed, rewired, insulated (floor, ceiling, walls) and heated by a wood burner with wetback, which makes for comfortable modern living. Council supplied water, septic tank.

Surrounded by decks, and opening out onto a private outdoor area, it is sheltered by mature specimen trees and lovely planting. After an enjoyable day in the garden relax in the wood fired cedar hot tub.

The 110 sqm garage/workshop has 3 sets of 'barn doors' opening into a huge 5+m high stud workshop, perfect for cars/woodwork/engineering or your home occupation. Upstairs is a 16sqm mezzanine office/possible sleep out space overlooking the vineyards. 3 phase power, top grade concrete floor, extensive bench space and shelving. An onsite viewing for this is exceptional workshop is recommended. Space outside for parking of multiple cars/boat.caravan.

The paddocks are perfect for a few sheep or bring the pony! A large chicken house, and plastic house for veges as well. All boundary deer fenced, totally dog proof. It has many fruit trees - plums, citrus, raspberries, blueberries, apricot, mandarin, avocado, feijoa.

Within walking distance to the local Ohau country primary school, college bus pickup, and weekly club activities at the Ohau hall. Or jump on your bike and cycle to the end of the road for a walk to the beach, or up to the magic swimming hole just up the road.

This property is well away (5km) from the new planned Otaki-Levin expressway. Its position allows for an easy drive to both Wellington and Palmerston north.

Currently zoned Rural, although it is also classed as "Residential deferred" on planning maps that represents possible future development opportunities (please check with Horowhenua District Council). Updated Capital Value CV $1,000,000

Described by our valuer as 'one of the best villas he has ever seen' we are sure you would enjoy the opportunity to come and view our property at any time. As we have lovingly restored, crafted and cared for this home it is in our view that we are the best to show it to you, and answer any questions you may have, and for that reason we have chosen to sell it privately with viewings strictly by appointment. Please get in touch and we can send further information about this exceptional property.